This review of videodisc technology and its potential for use in conjunction with microcomputers in the development of interactive instructional systems includes: a brief discussion of the background and current state-of-the-art of videodisc technology; a review of videodisc formats and the costs and advantages of particular formats in the development of interactive educational systems; an outline of the unique instructional capabilities of interactive videodisc systems; a description of the Interactive Videodisc for Special Education Technology (IVSET) project, the equipment it employs, and the types of instructional materials it has produced for mentally handicapped non-readers; an account of the processes involved in developing and producing a videodisc for instructional purposes; and a concluding statement on the potential of the videodisc as an educational tool. (JL)